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NEWS POLITICS
Council call for review of carers support

A senior Powys County Councillor is calling on the UK Government to conduct a full review of the support needed for carers.

8 hours ago

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Trees causing toilet issues

Town councillors have heard that three large trees next to the Back Lane public toilets are causing issues with guttering.

2 days ago

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Residents urged to take part in survey

Residents in Newtown have been invited to take part in a survey initiated by Powys County Council to help influence future planning and service delivery in the region.

3 days ago

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Public toilets hit by vandalism again

Town councillors have heard that an increase in vandalism is being seen at both the town's two public toilets.

3 days ago

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Town goes 'pink' to raise awareness

Local landmarks are set to turn pink this weekend as the Town Council announces its support for Breast Cancer Now, a leading charity dedicated to breast cancer research and support.

6 days ago

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Councillors to decide grant applications

Town Councillors will next week discuss awarding nearly £8,000 to local groups as part of it's community fund scheme.

6 days ago

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Councillors reject move to STV

The move to a Single Transferable Vote system and a change to the way people vote in local Powys County Council elections, has been rejected.

6 days ago

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Calls for pause on council farm sales dismissed

The Senedd narrowly rejected calls to temporarily halt the sale of council-owned farms amid concerns they are disappearing at an alarming rate due to financial constraints.

1 week ago

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Local MP elected to Welsh scrutiny committee

Steve Witherden MP has been elected to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee this week, which will scrutinise the Wales Office and its relationship with the Senedd for the first time that Labour has been in power both in Cardiff Bay and Westminster since 2010.

1 week ago

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Senedd set to debate assisted dying

The Welsh Parliament is set to hold a “historic” debate and vote on assisted dying.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
Newtown factory plans delayed

A decision to allow a factory to be extended in Newtown which could create 25 new jobs, has been put on hold for a few weeks.

1 week ago

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Town councillor expenses increase by 28%

Newtown town councillor allowances and expenses have jumped by at least 28% for the financial year 2023-24, compared to the previous year.

1 week ago

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Welsh tribunal system ‘under resourced’

Tribunals in Wales do not have the necessary resources to make sure cases are dealt with quickly, efficiently and justly, a committee heard.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
MOT testing station application approved

Powys County Council has granted full planning permission for the change of use at Unit 18 on the Vastre Industrial Estate to allow for the creation of an MOT testing station, which should create 2 to 6 jobs.

1 week ago

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Councillors to consider STV consultation

Powys County Councillors will considery holding the next Powys County Council election under the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system after a consultation exercise which was supported by 60.5% of respondents.

1 week ago

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Councils braced for black hole in budgets

Councils in Wales are bracing themselves for a multi million pound “black hole” when they prepare their budgets for next year.

1 week ago

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Green space volunteers making their mark

Town councillors will discuss a progress report from Cultivate regarding their involvement in a collaborative green spaces project initiated by the Town Council.

1 week ago

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Minister rejects calls for free youth travel

The Welsh Government poured cold water on calls for free public transport for young people.

2 weeks ago

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Senedd debates 'harrowing' school funding crisis

Senedd members warned schools face “harrowing” funding pressures that risk failing a generation of children and young people in Wales.

2 weeks ago

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Smart towns project progressing

Two of the new town WiFi units are now switched on with more planned soon, according to a town councillor.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS HEALTH
Air Ambulance legal challenge advances further

The High Court has today granted permission for campaigners to continue their legal case in arguing that the changes to Air Ambulance services in Mid Wales are unlawful.

2 weeks ago

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Sport cuts could have 'devastating impact'

Sports Wales warned any further cuts to its budget by the Welsh Government next year would have a potentially devastating impact.

2 weeks ago

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Minister sets out vision for mental health services

Wales’ new mental health minister set out plans to improve people’s mental health, pledging to focus on reducing waiting times for support and treatment.

2 weeks ago

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Mayor hopes redeployment can be used

Newly elected Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn, Cllr Pete Lewington has said that he hopes redeployment can be used to avoid job losses at town's biggest employer.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS PLANNING NEWTOWN EAST
Councillors to consider application call in

Over 60 jobs will be protected and a further 25 created if plans for a factory extension in Newtown are agreed by Powys county councillors, after the planning application was 'called in' by local councillor, Joy Jones.

2 weeks ago

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Motion of no confidence submitted

Opposition county councillors have joined forces to lodge a motion of no confidence in a Liberal Democrat cabinet member.

2 weeks ago

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Do you fancy shaping your local community?

The town council is inviting residents to consider becoming a town councillor to make a positive impact on the town and its residents.

2 weeks ago

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Welsh Government spends £1.7m on ‘SpAds’

The Welsh Government revealed a £1.7m pay bill for special advisers in the year to April, including £479,000 in severance payments.

2 weeks ago

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Council ask UK Government to pause winter fuel cut

Powys councillors will ask UK Government chancellor Rachel Reeves MP, to “pause” the means testing of pensioners for winter fuel payments.

2 weeks ago

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Senedd debates crisis in eye care

Senedd members narrowly rejected Conservative calls for action on eye care amid warnings of a “tidal wave of blindness” about to hit Wales.

2 weeks ago

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Committee scrutinises 16% Senedd budget increase

Senedd officials pointed to “unavoidable” pressures and the need to make the Welsh Parliament fit for the future after unveiling a 16% budget increase.

3 weeks ago

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Calls to re-introduce sixth form in Presteigne

Calls have been made to reinstate a sixth form at the John Beddoes Campus of Newtown High School in Presteigne.

3 weeks ago

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Councillors join forces to block transport policy

A spanner has been thrown into the works of implementing a new home to school transport policy in Powys as opposition groups join forces to try and block the decision.

3 weeks ago

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Newtown PRU 'saved' from closure

The Newtown Pupil Referral Unit, which was earmarked for closure as part of a savings exercise, has been halted and will now be retained says a county councillor.

3 weeks ago

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Council to review event challenges

Town councillors will review the 'challenges' associated with the upcoming Kicking off Christmas event next week, with concerns raised over multiple venues.

3 weeks ago

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Town branding 'delayed' again

An update on Newtown's town branding project is set to be presented to town councillors next week, revealing several setbacks and plans for the future.

3 weeks ago

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